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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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